P0917: The gear shift position gives a higher signal than normal
The gear shift position gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
| Code | P0917 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P09xx, Transmission |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P0917 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P0917 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
This code is usually stored by the gearbox control unit. If the car reports it over standard OBD, you read it for nothing with FREE; to read it straight from the gearbox control unit, with its description and clearing, you need PRO.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P0913 The gate selection actuator gives a higher signal than normal
- P0914 The circuit indicating gear shift lever position has a fault
- P0915 The gear shift position gives readings outside the normal range
- P0916 The gear shift position gives a lower signal than normal
- P0918 The gear shift position fails now and then
- P0919 There is a fault in the gear shift position control
- P091A The gear shift position circuit B is not working properly
- P091B The gear shift position circuit B gives readings outside the normal range
What does code P0917 mean?
The gear shift position gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the part, its wiring or a connector with poor contact.
How do you clear P0917?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P0917 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
